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Elon Musk’s brother pitches jubilee year drone show in Rome
Kimbal Musk, an entrepreneur, reportedly met with Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri on Jan. 25 to propose a drone-based musical light... Read more
Editor of Pope Francis’ autobiography: ‘He gave absolute freedom, without red lines’
“Hope is the mainstay that undergirds Pope Francis’ entire life,” said Carlo Musso, the Italian editor of Pope Francis’ autobiographical... Read more
American theologian promoted by Pope Francis calls for focus on Scripture, evangelization
Professor Mary Healy of Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Michigan discusses her appointment to the Dicastery for Divine Worship and... Read more
New Vatican document says AI should lead to ‘a renewed appreciation of all that is human’
The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing humanity’s relational nature. Read more
Prominent cardinal denies allegations of sexual abuse that led to disciplinary measures
Cardinal Cipriani denied the accusations published by the Spanish newspaper El País, stating: “I have not committed any crime nor... Read more
Pope Francis says he’s more concerned about human intelligence than AI
Speaking to Church communications professionals the pope emphasized the need for a human-centered approach to communication. Read more
Pope Francis: Suffering becomes ‘occasion for transformative encounter’ with God
Pope Francis also addressed all those “who are ill or who care for the suffering,” telling them: “Your journey together... Read more
Why Cardinal Czerny and sculptor Timothy Schmalz brought ‘Angels Unawares’ to the Vatican
Cardinal Michael Czerny and sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz on Jan. 23 in Rome spoke about evangelization through art. Read more
Word of God Sunday: Scripture expert explains why the Bible is ‘modern,’ how to preach well
On Jan. 26, the Catholic Church commemorates the Sunday of the Word of God, established by Pope Francis in 2019. Read more
Never forget Auschwitz horrors, Pope Francis says ahead of 80th anniversary
Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis marked the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and made urgent appeals for... Read more
Pope marks Word of God Sunday amid 2025 jubilee events: ‘God’s Word walks with us’
“The Word of God is alive: Through the centuries it walks with us and, by the power of the Holy... Read more
Vatican’s blessing guidelines: global responses to Fiducia Supplicans a year later
One year ago, Pope Francis met with participants of the plenary session of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the... Read more
Pope sees ‘providential’ moment as Catholics, Orthodox hope to celebrate Easter 2025 together
Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking the Week of... Read more
At Vatican jubilee, Pope Francis skips prepared text for heart-to-heart with journalists
The written remarks also warned against what the pope termed “brain rot” caused by constant social media scrolling, calling for... Read more
Russia acknowledges Vatican role in prisoner exchange with Ukraine
In a Jan. 23 press conference, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s press director, Maria Zakharova, praised Pope Francis’ position on the... Read more
Pope Francis tells journalists to build communion, ‘give reasons for hope’
“I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions or fears but is able to give reasons for hope,”... Read more
Pope Francis taps travel agent Cardinal Koovakad to lead Interreligious Dialogue dicastery
The 51-year-old Koovakad, originally from the southern Indian state of Kerala, was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope... Read more
Vatican issues guide on richness of Eastern Catholic Churches
The Dicastery for the Eastern Churches has prepared a pastoral guide for the 2025 Jubilee of the Eastern Churches to... Read more
Pope Francis sends delegation to Syria to support reconstruction
“It is the intention of the Holy Father that, in the current situation in Syria, they feel the affection and... Read more
Pope Francis to World Economic Forum: AI must serve human dignity, not violate it
Pope Francis on Thursday released his message to global leaders attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland,... Read more
